The last ever episode of long-running sitcom Benidorm will be screened this week.

The shock announcement was made by the show's creator Derren Litten on Twitter.

He revealed the programme has been axed and this Wednesday's episode will be the last ever offering from the sitcom, reports Mirror Online - adding 'muchas gracias' to anyone who's tuned in since the sitcom first aired in 2007.

He said: "Crazy to think Wednesday will be the last episode of Benidorm!

"I created the series over 11 years ago, wrote it, guest starred in it and ended up directing it. It's difficult to think what else there is to do!